hall tree

noun

1. a stand or post having hooks or knobs for holding coats and hats; hatrack or clothes tree.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hall tree¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Professional organizer Rachel Corwin, owner of Spruce with Rachel in Seattle, recommends free-standing storage solutions for coats, shoes and seating, such as Urban Outfitters’ Carley Clothing Rack, the Ikea Pinnig coat rack, Wayfair Parke Hall Tree and Amazon shoe drip trays.

From Seattle Times

A hall tree can have a bench on one side and coat storage on the other.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Gillham, 65, will sit on a “Santa chair” — actually a century-old hall tree, or bench attached to a coat rack — facing an array of computer screens.

From New York Times

The City Hall tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 1.

From Washington Times

The City Hall tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 1.

From Seattle Times